Page 2 of Best Assisted Living in Clifton, NJ

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 28 assisted living communities in Clifton, NJ using NJ Dept. of Health (NJDOH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in NJ
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Info below is compiled from the NJ Dept. of Health (NJDOH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Wayne
AL
IL
MC
RC
Wayne (Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike)
56
Facility 56
NJ AVG 104
Rank #222 / 255
No
68
Facility 68
NJ AVG 43
Rank #52 / 285
-Arden Courts 800 Hamburg Turnpike, LLCMs. Katherine Harrison
60.7%
Facility 60.7%
NJ AVG 72.4%
Rank #167 / 216
A-6
7
Facility 7
NJ AVG 18
Rank #135 / 253
1.2
Facility 1.2
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #89 / 247
Brightview Wayne
AL
IL
MC
Wayne (Preakness)
108
Facility 108
NJ AVG 104
Rank #104 / 255
Yes
39
Facility 39
NJ AVG 43
Rank #148 / 285
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedBrightview Hamburg, LLCEmily Vassoler-C+4
7
Facility 7
NJ AVG 18
Rank #135 / 253
1.8
Facility 1.8
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #123 / 247
Sunrise of Franklin Lakes
AL
MC
Franklin Lakes
110
Facility 110
NJ AVG 104
Rank #96 / 255
Yes
46
Facility 46
NJ AVG 43
Rank #123 / 285
1 BedSunrise Of Franklin Lakes Opco, LLCMs. Grace Cosgrove-C4
9
Facility 9
NJ AVG 18
Rank #151 / 253
2.3
Facility 2.3
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #148 / 247
Sunrise of Wayne
AL
HOS
MC
Wayne
108
Facility 108
NJ AVG 104
Rank #104 / 255
Yes
57
Facility 57
NJ AVG 43
Rank #75 / 285
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedSzr Wayne Assisted Living, LLCMs. Lisa Onnembo
52.8%
Facility 52.8%
NJ AVG 72.4%
Rank #187 / 216
?1
0
Facility 0
NJ AVG 18
Rank #1 / 253
0.0
Facility 0.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #1 / 247
Harmony Village at CareOne Paramus
AL
MC
RC
Paramus
126
Facility 126
NJ AVG 104
Rank #53 / 255
No
26
Facility 26
NJ AVG 43
Rank #198 / 285
-175 Paramus Road Operating Company, LLCMs. Kirstin Walsh
92.9%
Facility 92.9%
NJ AVG 72.4%
Rank #21 / 216
?3
2
Facility 2
NJ AVG 18
Rank #58 / 253
0.7
Facility 0.7
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #55 / 247
Brandywine Mahwah
AL
MC
NH
RC
Mahwah (Ackermans Mills)
107
Facility 107
NJ AVG 104
Rank #114 / 255
Yes
27
Facility 27
NJ AVG 43
Rank #196 / 285
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedWell Bl Opco LLCMr. Peter Gunderson
82.2%
Facility 82.2%
NJ AVG 72.4%
Rank #65 / 216
?4
1
Facility 1
NJ AVG 18
Rank #40 / 253
0.3
Facility 0.3
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #34 / 247
The Bristal at Wayne
AL
IL
MC
Wayne (Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike)
170
Facility 170
NJ AVG 104
Rank #14 / 255
Yes
52
Facility 52
NJ AVG 43
Rank #102 / 285
Studio / 1 BedEngel Burman At Wayne, LLCShannon Cord
70.6%
Facility 70.6%
NJ AVG 72.4%
Rank #122 / 216
?3
2
Facility 2
NJ AVG 18
Rank #58 / 253
0.7
Facility 0.7
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #55 / 247
The Bristal at Waldwick
AL
MC
Waldwick
93
Facility 93
NJ AVG 104
Rank #165 / 255
Yes
15
Facility 15
NJ AVG 43
Rank #251 / 285
Private Rooms / Semi-Private RoomsEngel Burman Senior Care At Waldwick, LLCMrs. Colette Peteet
77.4%
Facility 77.4%
NJ AVG 72.4%
Rank #94 / 216
?2
0
Facility 0
NJ AVG 18
Rank #1 / 253
0.0
Facility 0.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #1 / 247
Mill Gardens At Midland Park
AL
MC
PC
Midland Park
98
Facility 98
NJ AVG 104
Rank #146 / 255
No
39
Facility 39
NJ AVG 43
Rank #148 / 285
-Care Plus Bergen IncAlexander Drivanos
66.3%
Facility 66.3%
NJ AVG 72.4%
Rank #140 / 216
?2
0
Facility 0
NJ AVG 18
Rank #1 / 253
0.0
Facility 0.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #1 / 247
Brighton Gardens of West Orange
AL
MC
RC
West Orange (Pleasantdale)
132
Facility 132
NJ AVG 104
Rank #41 / 255
Yes
46
Facility 46
NJ AVG 43
Rank #123 / 285
Studio / 1 BedSjv 1 W Orange Opco, LLCMs. Irania Vargas
65.9%
Facility 65.9%
NJ AVG 72.4%
Rank #146 / 216
?3
4
Facility 4
NJ AVG 18
Rank #92 / 253
1.3
Facility 1.3
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #92 / 247

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Overview of Arden Courts a ProMedica Memory Care Community in Wayne

Arden Courts Memory Care Community, stationed on Hamburg Turnpike in Wayne, embraces the specific needs of individuals affected by memory loss. Employing a team of specially trained caregivers, this community is geared to care for individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. The community is laid out with inviting common spaces, a homely kitchen, family rooms, and walking paths encapsulated within secure courtyards to ensure both the safety and comfort of residents.

Arden Courts advances structured, engaging programs seven days a week, personalized for all degrees of dementia. These programs capitalize on lifelong experiences and familiar routines. The facility comprises four separate houses, each featuring private bedrooms with half-baths, and a few shared rooms. Here, all utilities are included, making Arden Courts a comprehensive and considerate choice among memory care communities.

Contact Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Wayne

Overview of Brightview Wayne

Experience senior living like no other at Brightview Wayne in Wayne, NJ, a charming senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, and enhanced memory care. Residents comfortably reside in tastefully furnished apartments, with a selection of studio, one and two-bedroom layouts to choose from. The community takes care of the tiring tasks and chores, so residents have the freedom to continue their passions, make new friends, and stay active.

Residents enjoy an invigorating lifestyle with daily programs, happy hours, and resort-style amenities such as a movie theater, billiards, fitness center, salon, library, and much more. The community offers savory, chef-prepared meals to provide residents with an enjoyable dining experience that fosters bonding over meals while providing residents with the nourishment they need. With compassionate care, friendly neighbors, and thrilling activities, Brightview Wayne makes an ideal place to live a full, connected retirement life.

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Overview of Sunrise of Franklin Lakes

Sunrise of Franklin Lakes is an all-inclusive assisted living facility nestled in the heart of Franklin Lakes. The vibrant community enjoys a tranquil setting, with beautiful wooded surroundings best enjoyed in the outdoor spaces. Designed specifically for older adults, the building provides comfortable suites, communal areas, and activity rooms constructed with warmth, comfort, and built-in safety features.

The facility’s commitment to personalized senior care shines through features like the availability of a trained team 24/7, pet-friendly policies, snack-serving bistro, and weekly housekeeping and personal laundry services. Enhanced communication through a family engagement app and a dedicated electronic health record system, Sunrise CareConnect, ensures coordinated care for all residents. The addition of services including scheduled transportation, maintenance of building and grounds, and daily trash removal combines comfort with convenience, making Sunrise of Franklin Lakes a stand-out choice among assisted living facilities.

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Overview of Sunrise of Wayne

Sunrise of Wayne, nestled just 40 minutes from Manhattan in Wayne, NJ, is more than an assisted living facility; it’s a community where one feels like part of a family cherishing a shared sense of belonging. The Sunrise experience offers tailored days in accordance with each resident’s preferences. Here, free from mundane chores, residents can dabble in fitness, art classes, social gatherings, and much more, providing them with enormous leisure and recreational options.

This facility allows residents to select from a variety of floor plans, even offering companion living. Trained team members are accessible 24/7 to cater to residents’ needs, complemented by monthly wellness visits by a licensed, on-staff nurse. The cherry atop this rich Sunrise experience is the maintenance-free lifestyle offering services like laundry, housekeeping, and trash removal, allowing residents to make the most of each day at this unique assisted living facility.

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Overview of Harmony Village at CareOne Paramus

Harmony Village at Paramus proudly introduces Bergen County’s first assisted living apartments dedicated to memory care. With a specially trained team, they work closely with residents and their families to develop personalized memory care living plans that promote independence and enhance the quality of life for those with memory impairments.

Harmony Village’s innovative memory-care programs are designed to optimize cognitive and physical functioning, allowing residents to maintain the highest possible quality of life. With 24-hour certified nursing care, dedicated dementia specialists, and advanced technology and practices, Harmony Village is committed to providing exceptional care. The community features 124 private apartments and six distinct “neighborhoods,” catering to residents in various stages of memory impairment, establishing it as the premier assisted living community for memory care in Bergen County.

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Overview of Brandywine Mahwah

Live a relaxing retirement with the renowned senior living community of Brandywine Mahwah in Wyckoff Avenue, Mahwah, NJ, providing assisted living and memory care. With its cozy and pet-friendly accommodations, seniors enjoy unmatched comfort and safety. Let go of your woes with a team of kind and dedicated professionals tending to residents’ needs and aspirations around the clock.

Enjoy leisure and wellness with engaging activities and fun learning programs. Meet new friends and create wonderful moments within the ethereal and spacious community. Eat well with healthy and tasty meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. Brandywine Mahwah is a great place to spend your golden years in comfort and luxury with its wonderful and convenient amenities. Moreover, Brandywine Mahwah was awarded the US News’ Best Assisted Living, proving its top-tier quality.

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Overview of The Bristal at Wayne

The Bristal at Wayne, New Jersey. Situated near Point View Reservoir, this pet-friendly community offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Residents enjoy tastefully decorated apartments, beautiful common areas, and exceptional care from a dedicated team. The Bristal is close to shopping, dining, and entertainment.

Play a round of golf, attend a concert at William Paterson University, or explore historical sites and natural beauty like Laurelwood Arboretum and Paterson Great Falls. Choose from spacious studios, one, or two-bedroom apartments. You’ll receive three daily meals, housekeeping, laundry services, and a full calendar of events and trips. Enjoy on-site amenities like a bistro, fitness center, salon, cinema, and library.

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Overview of The Bristal at Waldwick

The Bristal at Waldwick provides assisted living and memory care in Waldwick, NJ. Assisted living helps residents with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while they live in a private or semi-private room. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision, making the community potentially suitable for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia who may be at risk of wandering.

The community has 93 beds, with private and semi-private rooms for residents who want a single room or a shared living arrangement. Pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to continue living with a pet. Mrs. Colette Peteet serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Mill Gardens at Midland Park

Mill Gardens at Midland Park sits at 36 Faner Road in Midland Park, New Jersey. The community has 98 beds and covers three types of care: assisted living, memory care, and palliative care.

Walking around the area is only somewhat easy (Walk Score 39). Most people here will still need a car to run errands. Alexander Drivanos runs the facility day to day. Care Plus Bergen Inc owns it.

Right now, 65 of the 98 beds are filled. That’s an occupancy rate of 66%.

Residents get nursing services and staff on-site around the clock. The facility also offers rehab services and respite care. Together, these services can help someone recovering from surgery or a hospital stay. They also work for residents who need ongoing daily support.

New Jersey’s Department of Health, Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing inspects the facility without notice. These inspections have tended to focus on infection prevention and control, not on direct care for residents.

Two kinds of residents fit well here. Some come for short-term rehab or respite care after a hospital stay. Others move in for longer-term assisted living or memory care, with nursing support nearby.

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Overview of Brighton Gardens of West Orange

Brighton Gardens of West Orange sits in the Pleasantdale section of West Orange, New Jersey, at 220 Pleasant Valley Way. It’s a 132-bed community offering assisted living and memory care, plus respite stays for people who need care for a short while instead of a permanent move. Ms. Irania Vargas serves as the administrator. Monthly rates start at $4,104.

The building has three floors and studio or one-bedroom layouts. Right now it’s about 66 percent full, with 87 of the 132 beds occupied. That’s a decent number of open rooms if a family needs to move fairly soon.

Walking around the neighborhood is only somewhat practical here. The Walk Score is 46, which means a handful of errands are doable on foot, but most trips still need a car. It’s the kind of place where you’d want reliable transportation lined up.

On the care side, residents get rehabilitation services and short-term rehab, plus licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants on site around the clock. That combination works for two different kinds of residents: people who need steady daily support, and people recovering from something like surgery who just need a few weeks of help. A program called Sunrise Careconnect handles healthcare coordination behind the scenes, and every suite comes with its own emergency response system.

Families get a phone app to keep tabs on their person day to day, which is a small thing that matters more than people expect. There’s also a beauty salon on site, and pets are welcome, so residents don’t have to give up a cat or dog to move in.

On the regulatory side, state inspections here have mostly circled around infection prevention and resident rights protections. Those are pretty standard categories that inspectors look at everywhere, not red flags specific to this building.

Brighton Gardens of West Orange is a mid-sized, moderately staffed community. It fits two groups: people who need daily personal care or memory support, and people who need a short-term rehab or respite stay while a family sorts out next steps.

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Weighting overview

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    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
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Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Assisted Living in Clifton at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 43/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Clifton, NJ. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 113The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Clifton, NJ. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Clifton, NJ

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in New Jersey?

Assisted living in New Jersey supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in New Jersey?

Assisted living in New Jersey is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does New Jersey Medicaid cover assisted living?

New Jersey Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including New Jersey) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.

How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?

This page features 28 assisted living facilities in Clifton, NJ. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Clifton, NJ?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Clifton, NJ, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in Clifton, NJ?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.